Fraud Investigations

In many of my classes, I tell students about the career possibilities in the areas of fraud and forensic accounting.  We look at the requirements of the CFE and in my AIS course, we examine a few fraud case studies - one a famous local case regarding bookkeeper fraud.  Today, I can upon the following job posting from Ernst and Young.  The position is entry level but it does require 1 year of experience.  I think it might be useful for a student to review this job description - especially if this is an area of interest.

Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services Experienced Staff - BOS000O5

US-MA-Boston

Our Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS) practice advises corporations and their outside legal counsel on complex business matters that involve financial, fraud and forensic investigations and economic damages arising from disputes pertaining to intellectual property infringement and other various matters. E&Y is on the cutting-edge in current trends in fraud and forensic investigations and serves as a quality-focused liaison between our clients and the law. Our dynamic and talented group is currently seeking the right candidate for a career opportunity as a Staff professional.

Responsibilities
Work on multiple client engagement teams that assist in performing fraud and forensic investigations, expert witness services, and financial and economic analyses.

Maintain a strong client focus and maintain/develop productive working relationships with clients. Create work products that document the engagement procedures. Stay informed of current business/economic developments and their impact to the client.

Develop people through teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Support colleagues and value others' contributions.

Commit to developing knowledge. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.

Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention. Seek, develop, and present ideas to utilize EY's quality services.  

To qualify, candidates must have:

• an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or economics (related minors preferred)
• approximately 1 year of related experience
• excellent teamwork, prioritization, and communication skills
• knowledge of current PC-based tools, including databases (Access) and spreadsheets (Excel)

Professional and/or internship experience in fraud and forensic accounting, or progress towards a CPA, is helpful. The successful candidate must also be willing and able to travel.